Design Coordinator

GOODWIN; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking a talented Design Coordinator to join its Brand & Strategy team in London. This role involves creating innovative marketing materials while collaborating with a dynamic team in a prestigious global law firm. Ideal candidates will have strong design skills, a great attention to detail, and a proactive mindset, contributing to strategy and branding initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience in graphic/communication design.
• Knowledge of typography, color, and layout.
• Portfolio required as part of the application process.

Responsibilities

• Design effective marketing materials across various media types.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new campaigns.
• Support execution of priority cross-functional campaigns.

Skills

Brand and communication design skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Interest in design trends

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft 365

Canva

Figma

After Effects

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

We are searching for a talented and highly motivated Design Coordinator to join our award-winning Brand & Strategy team in the Marketing and Communications department at Goodwin, a top-ranked global 50 law firm. In this role, you will be responsible for creating on-brand marketing materials encompassing a variety of media types across a wide range of touchpoints. The ideal candidate will have original creative ideas, a keen eye for detail, and be eager to develop their existing skillset while working alongside other members of the global Brand & Strategy team to champion Goodwin’s brand across all external and internal communication channels.

What you will do:

• Design compelling and effective marketing materials across a variety of media types (ex: web, print, email, social, video, etc.); implement our brand’s visual identity consistently across all materials
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for new campaigns and initiatives
• Support the team in the execution of priority cross-functional campaigns and initiatives
• Efficiently work through multiple design iterations based on internal and stakeholder feedback; leverage feedback from team members to hone skills and improve designs
• Proactively suggest alternate design solutions to stakeholders to best address their needs
• Other ad hoc duties as required

Who you are:

• Strong brand and communication design skills
• Ability to work through all stages of design from start to finish with impeccable attention to detail
• Solid foundation in core design principles (ex: typography, color, layout, hierarchy); knowledge of print production and digital design best practices
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Problem-solving aptitude and proactive approach
• Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of and interest in current design and marketing trends
• Proficiency in industry standard software: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft 365; Canva, Ceros, Figma, After Effects knowledge a plus
• Comfortable working in a PC environment
• 1-3 years of professional experience in graphic/communication design
• In-house/brand-side experience preferred; professional services experience a plus
• Portfolio will be requested and is required as part of the application process

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Goodwin is a disability-inclusive employer. Please contact us if you require any disability-related adjustments during the interview process, or would like to have a confidential conversation with a member of the recruitment team. If there are any disability-related reasons which have impacted your profile, we may also be able to make adjustments for these. Please see our Disability-Related Screening Adjustments page if this applies to you. (Disability refers to sensory and physical conditions, long-term health conditions, neurodivergence and mental health conditions).